Brompton racks

[@stevenbissett]

Excellent idea for a video. Thanks for taking the time and effort for making the video. Much appreciated.

[@ddjwebb]

Very useful video, exactly what I was looking for! I think I will stick with the original rack for now, even though it is a heavy brick of a thing. I've seen someone mount the original rack with the non-specific mudguard by removing two stays which frees up room for the nuts.

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Thanks for the video. It took weeks of waiting for them to come into stock (briefly) so i bought the Brompton rack as it is stronger for touring. The kick stand is an interesting addition and also the carry handle. 👌

[@ohscarivera]

Thanks mate for demo ing. Cheers

[@harrypressman2]

Great video, thanks. Might I suggest a video on kick stands.

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Yes definitely on the way

[@terrysallbikes]

First video I’ve seen on the racks, very useful information thanks again

[@derek_williams]

Hi. Great comparison video - amazing that you own such a selection. I'd like to hear your opinion about the sprung Brookes saddle. How much difference does it make to ride comfort?

[@antonyrn]

thank you for this really useful video!

[@cosinus_square]

Isn't the inner end of the B75 mudguard supposed to be fitted over the lower stay, similar to the green Brompton?

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Yes. I try to get all my Brompton mudguards that side as it protects the coating from being damaged from grit.

[@jonsmith6605]

Where are the panniers to go with the racks...what r the racks for ? Just to have a rack ?

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Smaller for stability lager for the Brompton Rack-Sack

[@hopesonhigh]

I never had a Brompton before and now I got a second hand B75 blue lagoon like yours. However, the bike has no mudguards nor rear rack. Someone told me that once the bike was bought without it, you can no longer install an original Brompton one. I'm not sure if this is true. Do you know if I can still buy the original mudguards+rack and install it?

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Look on the Brompton website at the A-Line, that is exactly the same as your B75 but in the latest colours, the Brompton C-Line mudguards and rack can be fitted as the frame is the same. On FB there is a Brompton B75 A-Line group.

[@hopesonhigh]

@@NottinghamshireMadness Thank you so much for the tips!

[@robsmashed]

Is it possible to install the Mini Q-Rack on a non-specific mudguard? I'm really struggling at mounting it, seems like the rack presses against the mudguard so the wheel doesn't spin freely

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

I have the std mudguard with all three stays fited, the mounting hole at the break is behind the break mount on the side of the seatpost stop,

[@roberts8783]

any strap options for the cheap ones?

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

No I just use bungee straps

[@RubenFRS]

Could you link me or name the Chinese rear rack and where you got it from? The genuine brompton rack is pricey and way too bulky for what I want but the Q rack doesn't have the right shape nor space for the bag I want to use! That lighter but still square and long one is exactly what I want! Thank you

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

I got mine off ebay, all j can find at the moment is if aliexpress "Aceoffix Bicycle Standard Rear Rack for Brompton Rack aluminum alloy 300g Shelf _ - AliExpress Mobile" m.aliexpress.com/item/32863919909.html?gatewayAdapt=Pc2Msite&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22ship_from%22%3A%22null%22%2C%22sku_id%22%3A%2265388198507%22%7D&scm=1007.37450.272720.0&scm_id=1007.37450.272720.0&scm-url=1007.37450.272720.0&pvid=bdd9ebca-b1b0-4387-a998-cf1aa54d0f29&utparam=%257B%2522process_id%2522%253A%2522401%2522%252C%2522pvid%2522%253A%2522bdd9ebca-b1b0-4387-a998-cf1aa54d0f29%2522%252C%2522belongs%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522floor_id%2522%253A%252223281503%2522%252C%2522id%2522%253A%2522897161%2522%252C%2522type%2522%253A%2522dataset%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522id_list%2522%253A%255B%25221000036796%2522%255D%252C%2522type%2522%253A%2522gbrain%2522%257D%255D%252C%2522pageSize%2522%253A%25222%2522%252C%2522language%2522%253A%2522en%2522%252C%2522scm%2522%253A%25221007.37450.272720.0%2522%252C%2522countryId%2522%253A%2522GB%2522%252C%2522tpp_buckets%2522%253A%252221669%25230%2523265320%252318_21669%25234190%252319163%2523504_null%2522%252C%2522x_object_id%2522%253A%252232863919909%2522%257D&_t=%252Cscm-url%253A1007.37450.272720.0%252Cpvid%253Abdd9ebca-b1b0-4387-a998-cf1aa54d0f29&spm=a2g0n.PPC_New_Other&BR.upProduct.0=&browser_id=site%3Dglo%26c_tp%3DGBP%26ups_d%3D1%7C1%7C1%7C1%26ups_u_t%3D1660322028469%26region%3DGB%26b_locale%3Den_US%26ae_u_p_s%3D2&aff_trace_key=4be028930b5c4f74b9793fdf65f93c43-1648805352914-09176-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite

[@jamesrussell5490]

Hi Andrew can you tell me the best kickstand for the brompton thanks

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Hi James, the one I fit is off ebay at about £22 do a search for folding bike axle stand. Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@devjon123]

A really useful video, thanks for posting it. I have the longer chinese rack as featured in your video. I purchased it with the intention of fitting to my Brompton electric to make it easier to push around in " Shopping Trolley " mode. I got so far before giving up and putting everything back as was. It seems that the new mudguard and sty arrangement on the Electric are wider than the non electric bromptons. All is not lost as I have a six speed M6L that I can ise it on. I've seen some videos where people have removed the middle mudguard stay to make room for the rack support. Did you need to do any mods or do you think it would be better to get the rack specific Brompton mudguard before tackling the job? Thanks again for the video 👍

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

For the electric I fitted the Brompton rack from Brilliant Bikes £116, it is very much stronger, I have yet to fit easy wheels though, I'll probably go with black skate wheels from Decathlon

[@devjon123]

@@NottinghamshireMadness Hi Andrew, I purchased a Brompton rack from Brilliant bikes a couple of years ago and fitted it to my wife's 2015 M6L. While it made rolling the folded bike easier she found that the extra weight made it more unwieldy for her to flip the back under and I ended up taking it off and refitting the original mudguard. I've just ordered a new rack suitable mudguard from Brilliant Bikes with a view to fitting the long Chinese rack and see how she gets on with that. Thanks for making the videos, Really refreshingly honest presentation without any of the manufactured drama and exaggeration that I've seen on other channels. 👍

[@frankbowden686]

Are you familiar with the Nitto rack for Brompton? I'm wondering how that compares to the standard rack. Thanks

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Looking at the price of the Nitto I think the Brompton would be better value around

[@ukrytykrytyk8477]

Can you make a short video about kickstand as well?

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

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[@phungmoe2302]

Hi Andrew loved ur channel as always. My view, not about the rack but the ezWheels. So the extender will helped alot

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Thank you, others have said the same! It's on my todo list. Thanks for your kind words and for watching.

[@awakeningscotland]

do they all require wheel removal to fit on?

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

No, just the rear brake.

[@cosy1914]

This chap is so naturally comical. Great stuff. You should have been on with Smith and Jones :)

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Thanks, they were brilliant

[@cosy1914]

It’s true. Genius 👍😊

[@Me_and_My_B]

Love the brompton rack but they are so over priced......£116 including mudguard.....crazy.

[@NoZenith]

Nice overview. Which kickstand is on your adventure bike? It like So nice

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Ebay, search foldingbike stand, about £20 UK. Thanks for watching.

[@NoZenith]

@@NottinghamshireMadness thank you

[@RichardPCUK]

Great video as always. Out of interest, why have you got a 39t chainring on the B75? Would love to see a video on the hills near you. I have just switch to a 44t on my 6 speed which helps with one particular hill. But 39t? Tempting!

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

The 39T is because I'm a slow rider it gives me chance to use the full range of gears. I have a video pland for gearing. Thanks for watching.

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

I also have 39T on the 6 speed as I never used 3rd high

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Hi Richard. I have just put a double crank up front 44-39. I have put some photos on the FB group.

[@RichardPCUK]

@@NottinghamshireMadness cool. Do you have a link to the FB group? I'm keen to see it. I've seen people do 54/39.

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

@@RichardPCUK facebook.com/groups/333165274268897/?ref=share

[@Velocipedium]

I have a very early one if you want to complete your rack collection

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

I had Brompton number 400 ish from the first year of production (november) I gave it to my neighbours son three years ago, he has done an amazing job of restoration I'm sure he would be interested. He is now fifteen and on a ride last year he was asked if it was the new electric blue.

[@nil9421]

great video ! thanks for sharing

[@forest5762]

I gonna take the Chinese one. Value for money and. Thank you Alex

[@ma-kugan4998]

Think the question of stability will be challenged if the bike is fully folded. Worst if there is front bag loaded.

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

It's as stable as the Brompton rack but lighter and cheaper. Thanks for watching and for your comment

[@matdha1484]

Thanks

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Thanks for watching

[@rider2731]

I love cheap Chinese products. They are worth every penny of them.

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

This rack certainly is. Thank you for watching.

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

I have never understood the idea of a special stand for the Brompton, as just folding the bikes backframe, makes it stand very well! And I have, besides my two (like Yours) titanium racks, in both versions, found a more stable type, much like the original Brompton version, to be tested. But for now I'm mostly intended on making my LightweightH6LXBrompton as light as possible, for now 9,35 kilo and still falling! 😃 Finn. Denmark

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

I see so many fall over, the ones I have with either rack or axle are easy to park without fear of falling.

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

@@NottinghamshireMadness I have a special set of 10 cm easywheels on an alu telescope holder, with a carbon tube in the middle, which makes it roll like a tank, compared with the original, small and to my opinion, rather useless original wheels! As a Dane my SuperlightH6LX bike was delivered with the long seat post as standard, mudguards, in a black version, and with those ridiculous small pieces of clear tape to "protect" the paint! After two folds and a full autopolish, one was nearly worn through to the paint! So I found a set of protective plates (China), and complained to the Factory (Of no use, of course!). Finn. Denmark

[@philippecasteleyn9327]

I do not recall your housenumber.

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

@@philippecasteleyn9327 Why would you?

[@rizalsapi007]

👍

[@myselfdotcom]

does the q rack roll properly?

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

Yes, I have it more for stability when folded though

[@myselfdotcom]

Great! Ordered one from Aliexpress. Do they come with any screws/nuts? if not what size I should use? @@NottinghamshireMadness